Grove RT 770E Crane (USN #82-05905) Replacement

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS TO COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast, Jacksonville, FL intends to award a sole source purchase order to Cowin Equipment Company, Inc (Cowin), (2238 Pinson Valley Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama 35217-2009) a technical representative for Grove Crane to replace, extend, and retract the holding valves for Grove RT 770E Crane (USN #82-05905).

Cowin will then be required to field test and verify that the crane boom is operating properly after the holding valves are replaced. This sole source requirement meets the conditions of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), only one responsible source has been identified as reasonably available to provide the services that will satisfy the agency requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested and responsible parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

Inquiries received within prior to the date stated in the following paragraph of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

If no responses are received by 12:00 PM EDT, 4 April 2024, to the effect that obtaining services from an alternate source is more advantageous to the Government than obtaining these services through a sole-source contract, then a firm-fixed-price sole source award will be made to Cowin Equipment Company, Inc. No questions will be addressed. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 811114 Specialized Automotive Repair. The Small Business size standard is $9M. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

All responses and/or inquiries must be submitted to the Government points of contact at the following email addresses: tamara.k.wilson2.civ@us.navy.mil and cory.s.iselin.civ@us.navy.mil.